We’ve all been there.
The job that once energized you now just… drains you.
The rejection email that hits too hard.
The creeping question: “Is this really it?”
If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and wondering what’s next, welcome to a “What Now?” moment. These breakdowns? They’re often just breakthroughs in disguise.
Today I’m sharing 7 of the most common real-life pivot points women like us face — plus the first things to check or fix to move forward with clarity, courage, and a little fizz. 🥂
💡 1. Stuck in a Job You’ve Outgrown? Fix These 4 Things First:
✅ Audit your energy — what drains you vs. lights you up
✅ Rewrite your LinkedIn to reflect your next chapter
✅ Reconnect with someone who always championed you
✅ Book a free “Find Your Fizz” Discovery Call
🌙 2. Can’t Sleep Because of Work Stress? Fix These 5 Habits Tonight:
📵 No screens 1 hour before bed
📝 Journal 3 worries + 3 wins
🌿 Try magnesium or calming tea
📧 Set an email cutoff time
🧘♀️ Try a 10-minute “mental offload” meditation
🔥 3. Burned Out but Can’t Afford to Quit? Fix These 4 Things First:
🎶 Add micro-moments of joy (music, movement, laughter)
🙅♀️ Say “not now” without guilt
🕯️ Set a 15-minute end-of-day ritual
🗺️ Explore soft exits with a coach
💭 4. Reinvention Feels Overwhelming? Fix These 3 Mindsets First:
✨ “It’s too late” → “This might be the perfect time”
📚 Stop comparing your Chapter 1 to someone’s Chapter 20
🚶♀️ One small step a day — motion brings clarity
👀 5. Feel Invisible at Work After 50? Fix These 5 Power Plays First:
🗣 Speak up in at least one meeting
✍️ Upgrade your email signature
💡 Share an idea before it’s fully “perfect”
🙋♀️ Ditch the apologies
🎤 Craft a bold, confident elevator pitch
🌼 6. Lost Your Spark? Fix These 3 Daily Rituals First:
📴 Start the day without your phone
💃 Move your body (even for 5 minutes)
💌 Use your Fizz Affirmation Cards for intention
🧾 7. Not Getting Hired (Again)? Fix These 4 Resume Mistakes First:
❌ Ditch outdated buzzwords
📊 Highlight results, not tasks
🎯 Write a mission statement, not a summary block
📝 Tailor every application — no copy/paste
🚨 Part 2 Drops Next Week!
I’ll be sharing 8 more “What Now?” moments — including:
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What to do when you’re hiding behind “busy”
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How to rebuild confidence after a hit
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How to stop waiting for permission to change careers
🎁 And yes… a FREE printable checklist is on the way!
Perfect to pin to your vision board, tuck in your planner, or send to a friend in a spiral.
💬 Feeling one of these right now? Let’s talk.
Book your free 30-minute Discovery Call. I promise it won’t be fluffy — just real, helpful clarity with someone who’s been there.
